Resource Coordinator Diagnostic Imaging- Full-Time Days (Old Irvine Park)

Northwestern Medicine; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Resource Coordinator for Diagnostic Imaging in Chicago. This role supports staff scheduling, quality of service, and workflow across CT, MRI and X-ray modalities to ensure efficient patient care.

You will assist with staff orientation, maintain QC records, coordinate equipment maintenance, and monitor charges and financial performance. A steady, team-oriented approach and compliance with safety and accreditation standards are essential.

Qualifications

• ARRT certification required.
• IEMA certification required.
• BLS certification through American Heart Association required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the selection of new team members.
• Conduct orientation and training for new and existing staff.
• Monitor staff orientation and identify instructional needs.
• Assist with scheduling staff for adequate coverage and maintain attendance records.
• Prioritize, assign and review work; provide feedback to the manager on performance.
• Assist the manager in establishing and evaluating performance expectations for staff.
• Serve as a resource regarding patient evaluation and quality of imaging services.
• Ensure staffing levels meet department guidelines and minimize overtime.
• Monitor supplies, equipment utilization, and costs; order and maintain supplies.
• Coordinate equipment maintenance and repairs; advise on new equipment acquisitions.
• Support quality assurance programs and update CT/MRI/X-ray procedures.

Education

ARRT certification

IEMA certification

BLS (American Heart Association)

Job description

Description

The Resource Coordinator Diagnostic Imaging reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

Responsibilities

• Assists with the selection of new team members.
• Conducts orientation and training of new and existing staff.
• Monitors the orientation of staff and identifies further instructional needs.
• Assist with scheduling staff for adequate coverage to meet the needs of the department; maintains attendance records.
• Prioritizes, assigns and reviews work; provides feedback to the manager regarding staff performance.
• Assists the manager in establishing and evaluating performance expectations for staff.
• Serves as a resource to staff as it relates to patient evaluation and quality of service performed in the Imaging modalities.
• Ensures staffing levels which meet department guidelines; ensures optimal department coverage and minimal overtime.
• Monitors utilization of supplies and equipment for optimal efficiency and cost containment; orders and maintains supplies used in the department.
• Coordinates equipment maintenance and repairs; assists with recommendations regarding the acquisition of new equipment.
• Supports quality assurance programs for the department.
• Enforces policies and procedures; assists in updating and developing procedure manuals and protocols for CT, MRI and X-ray.
• Coordinates patient flow through department; resolves scheduling issues.
• Monitors and maintains the quality of films and services produced in CT, MRI and X-ray modalities.
• Monitors charges and tracks financial performance in CT, MRI, and X-Ray modalities.
• Positions and immobilizes patient on examining table.
• Administers contrast media orally or intravenously; gathers pertinent information from patient, patient's chart and radiology folder to determine risk factors for IV contrast.
• Enters data such as type of scan, slice thickness, scan time and other technical data into computer.
• Communicates with patient before and during procedure; monitors safety, comfort and level of sedation.
• Views images of organs or tissue on video display screen to ensure quality of pictures; produces radiographs.
• Evaluates radiographs, video tape and computer generated information for technical quality.
• Calibrates the CT and laser.
• Serves as a lead person for ACR Accreditation in CT and MRI.
• Maintains CT and MRI QC records.

Qualifications

Required

• ARRT
• IEMA
• BLS through American Heart Association
• 2 to 3 years of undergraduate education or equivalent
• 3 to 5 years of related work experience

Preferred

• ARRT registry in CT or MRI

Schedule

Monday- Friday- 1st shift

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events.

Please refer to the Benefits Eligibility by Employment Classification to determine benefits eligibility for job postings.

If sign-on bonus is included in a job posting eligibility is as followed: Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign-on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position as a Registered Nurse at NM may be eligible.